'Tomb Raider' Reboot Gets Writers, Olivia Wilde Says 'No'

May 06, 2011 03:22:25 GMT

Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, the writers of the first 'Iron Man' movie, are selected for their clear vision of action and emotion.

The new "Tom Raider" movie is moving an inch closer to realization. "Iron Man" writing duo Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby are hired to write the script of the untitled Tomb Raider reboot project. "Mark and Hawk's clear sensibilities of action and emotion are perfect for the direction we are taking this franchise," producer Graham King announced.

GK Films, which is owned by King, acquired the rights to the video game adaptation for a new franchise. "We aim to write an origin story for Lara Croft that solidifies her place alongside Ellen Ripley and Sarah Connor in the pantheon of great female action heroes," Fergus and Ostby stated.

King and his producing partner Tim Headington are aiming for 2013 release for the first film.

Angelina Jolie famously played the character in the 2001 and 2003 movies, and there was a rumor that Olivia Wilde would take over. However, in a recent interview with MTV, Wilde said, "As far as I know right now, I'm not playing Lara Croft. No," and added later, "That's really cool that people think I should play her. That's nice of them."

Wilde stars in Fergus and Ostby's latest film "Cowboys and Aliens" which opens in U.S. theaters July 29.